We Are Getting Married!

Steve and Robine met on November 17, 2011 at a business/political luncheon in Anaheim. Steve saw Robine and was awe struck; he made his way across the crowded room to strike up a conversation. After Robine explained that the city of Anaheim's new buyer program was rejecting her condo buyer' applications, Steve gallantly volunteered his astute lawyer/lobbyist skills to assist Robine. The following Saturday when Steve came by Robine's office to discuss the matter, she had him wait nearly four hours because the sales office was busy with prospective buyers When the rush was over and they could talk, Robine nervously offered Steve some "French Toast" coffee. Steve turned to Robine's blonde haired sales partner and quipped, "so who’s the real blonde around here?" LOL!! Regardless of the remark, Robine went with Steve to sushi to discuss “business”. The “business” date led to more dates. So our story begins….

Going through LAX security on the way to Hawaii, Steve’s bag got tagged for TSA search. Robine had gone through security and was putting her shoes on as she occasionally glanced over toward Steve. Steve quickly gestured the TSA agent over, who clearly did not appreciate being beckoned. Fearing Robine would walk up at any moment, Steve whispered to the TSA agent, “there is an engagement ring in that bag, please do not out me.” After what seemed an eternity looking at the x-ray on the screen, the TSA agent handed Steve his bag and discretely said “good luck”, with Robine still watching from afar. Robine admonished Steve to stop arguing with everyone and they better get on the plane. The next day with a remote, romantic clifftop location in mind to propose, Steve drove Robine through the backwoods of the north shore. Not liking the creepy, underpopulated area that was along Steve’s route, Robine demanded that they turn around. Being 98% certain of his route to the clifftop location, Steve acquiesced, turned the car around and began plotting out Plan B. That evening after a gourmet dinner @ Pa'akai, Turtle Bay Resort, Steve oddly started into a dissertation about the trials and tribulations of his land development business; occasionally analogizing it to their relationship. As the story seemed endless and Robine’s attention waning, Steve came to a conclusion and said he has learned to know a great land deal when he sees it. If he doesn’t act on it, he will lose it. Then suddenly, Steve placed a small white box on the table. Robine looked astounded and unsure. Steve opened the box and pulled out a beautiful wood box. Robine’s face went to shock. At this point Steve doesn’t remember what he said. He opened the wood box which contained a ring that dazzled like the Hope diamond. Steve dropped to his knee and asked Robine to marry him. With Robine starting to tear up she said YES!! It was a beautiful, unforgettable moment. XOXO